Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, making Dakar 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to DSS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Dubai Airport is a popular stopover on the MEL to DSS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
911 € is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 1.713 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to DSS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to DSS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Studio Meublé is a comfortable option close to DSS. Or check in and relax at KËR Mouna before travelling to your final destination.
Grab a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Dakar in February.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to DSS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Senegal
Thiès Nones is just one of the many places in Senegal waiting to be explored once you've seen Dakar. Around 56 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Eglise Marie Reine de l'Univers, Promenade Thiessois and Mickey Land.
If you're eager to discover another side of Senegal, consider Ziguinchor, about 274 kilometres south-east of Dakar. Abene, Escale and PROJET MÉMORIAL LE JOOLA are among its highlights.